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Ireland's biggest construction and infrastructure projects, from the first filing

Ireland's largest construction and infrastructure projects: every consent application accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAR) since 2017, across all consent regimes (An Coimisiún Pleanála, foreshore, roads, rail, waste). The major schemes, geocoded, with the applicant and the consent link.

The largest of these are consented directly by An Coimisiún Pleanála, the national planning body that replaced An Bord Pleanála.

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Dublin City Council · 8 Apr 2026

CairnHomes Prop Ltd,FinglasRegen Ltd,FinglasMcKee PropDev Ltd

The proposed LRD will comprise residential-led, mixed use development of 715 no. residential units, retail/ commercial floor area, community/cultural/arts space, a creche, all open spaces, car and cycle parking and accesses

Commercial FitoutApartments
a site of c.4.64ha comprising the factory sites of Haribo (Eircode D11 Y266), Sigma (Buildings 1 and 2, Eircode D11 PH2A), and unnamed warehouse buildings (Eircodes D11 E657 and D11 P2TT), Jamestown Business Park, Jamestown Road and McKee Avenue, Finglas, Dublin 11.
Dublin City Council · 7 Apr 2026

Private applicant

The proposed LRD will comprise residential-led, mixed use development of 715 no. residential units, retail/ commercial floor area, community/cultural/arts space, a creche, all open spaces, car and cycle parking and accesses

Commercial FitoutApartments
a site of c.4.64ha comprising the factory sites of Haribo (Eircode D11 Y266), Sigma (Buildings 1 and 2, Eircode D11 PH2A), and unnamed warehouse buildings (Eircodes D11 E657 and D11 P2TT), Jamestown Business Park, Jamestown Road and McKee Avenue, Finglas, Dublin 11.
Environmental Protection Agency · 2 Apr 2026

Shanoon Resources Limited

Recommencement of underground mining at Galmoy Mine, which includes abstraction (dewatering) of the underground mine.

Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny and Co. Laois
Cork County Council · 31 Mar 2026

Roadstone Ltd

30-year planning permission for vertical extension to the existing Ballygarvan Quarry, measuring approximately 5.4ha and extraction of approximately 1,303,798m3. Construction of operational facilities and associated works. An EIAR and NIS has been prepared

Extension
Ballygarvan Quarry in the townlands of Killanully, Kilnahone and Ballygarvan, Co. Cork T12 AX80Ref 26/0819
Kildare County Council · 30 Mar 2026

Glenveagh Homes Ltd.

The proposed development will consist of a vehicular bridge, a pedestrian/cycle bridge and water services connection.

Bridges Structures
Site of c.2.3ha within and adjacent to Moyglare Hall and the Dunboyne Road, Mariavilla, Maynooth, Co. Kildare Linear development
Meath County Council · 27 Mar 2026

Glenveagh Homes Ltd

The proposed development will consist of the construction of a residential development to accommodate 757 no. residential dwellings, and associated community/commercial facilities and infrastructure.

New House
Site is located in the townland of Moygaddy, and is bounded by the River Rye to the south, agricultural lands to the west and north and north-east, and Carton Demesne to the east.Ref 2697
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 27 Mar 2026

Maughanaclea Ltd

14 no. wind turbines with an overall turbine tip height of 169 metres, 110kV substation, Underground electrical (110kV), Underground electrical (33kV), Junction accommodation works, Biodiversity Enhancement measures, All associated site development works.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Ardrah, Maughanaclea, Ballynamought, Gortloughra, Cousane, Coomclogh, Derragh, Glanycarney, Keenrath, Derrynacaheragh, Shiplough, Coolsnaghtig, Mallabracka, Derrylahan, Derreens, Demesne, Dunmanway North, Milleenanannig, and Ballyhalwick, Co. Cork. Linear developmentRef ACP-324165-26
EPA portal
Clare County Council · 27 Mar 2026

Slievenalicka Locally Owned Turbine Ltd.

1no. wind turbine, 38kV substation, borrow pits, peat storage area, upgrades to existing tracks/roads, provision of new roads, underground cabling, and all associated works.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
The site is located in the townlands of Tooreen, Slievenalicka, Drumbaun & Lackamore, County Clare.Ref 2660207
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 25 Mar 2026

Carrow Renewable Energy Ltd

A wind farm consisting of 14 no. wind turbines and associated infrastructure, a permanent 110kV on-site substation compound, a Battery Energy Storage System, and a 110kV underground electrical and communications cabling along the public road corridor.

Wind EnergyBattery StorageGrid Infrastructure
In the townlands of Carrow, Moheragh, Carrowkeale, Glenpaudeen and associated townlands, Co. Tipperary and Killonan and associated townlands, Co. Limerick. Linear developmentRef ACP-324164-26
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 25 Mar 2026

Private applicant

Infill soil and recontour land together with all associated site works

Kyletalesha Portlaoise Co. Laois
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 25 Mar 2026

Lemanaghan Wind Farm Designated Activity Company

A renewable energy development which will comprise 15 no. wind turbines, a permanent 220kV on-site substation, and associated infrastructure and works.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Lemanaghan and surrounding townlands, Co. Offaly.Ref PAX19.324161
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 24 Mar 2026

Carraigin Power Ltd.

11 No. Turbine Wind Farm development including 110kV Substation, Underground Grid Connection.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
The nearest village is Frenchpark, which is located c.2.1km to the north of the closest turbine (T2). The village of Ballinagare is located c.2.2kmto the south-west of T05, and Ballinameen c.3.4km to the north-east of T08, County Roscommon.Ref ACP-324167-26
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 24 Mar 2026

Bord Gáis Energy Limited

The proposed development is a 220kV Electrical Substation on lands at Rathmorrissy (Townland), Athenry, Co. Galway and the construction of an underground 8.1km grid connection route to the existing Cashla 220kV Substation. Refer to attached Public Notice.

Grid Infrastructure
The proposed development site (12.11 hectares) is located on lands at Rathmorrissy, Pollnagroagh, Moanbaun, Castlelambert, Knocknacreeva, Caraunduff, Caherbriskaun, Lisheenkyle East, Barrettspark, Athenry, Co. Galway. Refer to the attached site map (key plan): 300101269-DR-100. Linear developmentRef ACP-324162-26
EPA portal
Monaghan County Council · 23 Mar 2026

Private applicant

proposal to construct 1 no. poultry house, an extension to 1 No. existing poultry house, 1 No. Ancillary store and 1 No. Manure/General Purpose store together with all ancillary structures and ancillary site Works

Intensive LivestockExtensionAgricultural
Corlea, Shantonagh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 19 Mar 2026

Cahermurphy Renewables Designated Activity Company

Underground electrical cabling (110kV), joint bays, site drainage, reinstatement works above cabling trench, all related site works and ancillary development considered necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

Grid Infrastructure
Cahermurphy and all associated townlands. Please refer to newspaper notice for complete list of townlands. Linear developmentRef ACP-324156-26
EPA portal
Clare County Council · 18 Mar 2026

Slievenalicka Locally Owned Turbine Ltd.

1no. wind turbine, 38kV substation, borrow pits, peat storage area, upgrades to existing tracks/roads, provision of new roads, underground cabling, and all associated works.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
The site is located in the townlands of Tooreen, Slievenalicka, Drumbaun & Lackamore, County Clare.
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 18 Mar 2026

Cahermurphy Renewables Designated Activity Company

8 no. wind turbines (tip height range from 180m to 185m ),110kV substation, electrical cabling (33kV) new access, new permanent access roads, upgrade of existing roads, site drainage, biodiversity enhancement, associated works.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
the townlands of Cahermurphy, Carrowmagry South, Castlepark, Caheraghacullin, Doolough, Drummin, Kilmihil, Knockalough,Knocknahila More South, Co. Clare.Ref ACP-324155-26
EPA portal
Limerick City and County Council · 18 Mar 2026

Private applicant

Construct a poultry house, concrete aprons, feed silos, clean and soiled water storage tanks and carry out all associated ancillary site works.

Farm BuildingSlurry StorageIntensive LivestockAgricultural
Dromtrasna (Hartnett), Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.
Cork County Council · 10 Mar 2026

Keohane Readymix Ltd.

An extension to the existing sand & gravel pit with an extraction area of c. 9.8 hectares worked on a phased basis. Continued use of ancillary development granted permission under P. Ref. 24/6269. Phased and final restoration to agricultural use.

ExtensionAgricultural
Kilmore, Brinny, Co. CorkRef 26/0624
Cork City Council · 5 Mar 2026

Port of Cork Company

Enabling infrastructure consisting of a new grade separated road junction over the N8 and Cork to Cobh/Midleton railway line, and the upgrade of the existing N8 Interchange at Silversprings, to provide multi-modal transport access to Tivoli Docks

Roads Transport
A site at lands at Tivoli Docks, part of the N8 roadway, part of the R635 from the N8 to Silversprings Lane, the Dunkettle/Glanmire roundabout, part of Lota Brothers of Charity and part of the R639 Glanmire road, in Tivoli, Cork Linear development
Commission for Regulation of Utilities · 4 Mar 2026

LSREF V Eden L2 Limited

The proposed development consists of 655no. residential units and all associated site works.

Apartments
The site is located at lands in the townlands of Laughanstown and Cherrywood, in Cherrywood, Dublin 18
Cork County Council · 4 Mar 2026

Enniskeane Concrete Products Ltd

permission to extend existing sand & gravel quarry, importation of clean stone & soil for reinstatement works, carrying out of associated landscaping / biodiversity works & all other associated works

LandscapingGroundworks Enabling
Mawbeg East, Enniskeane, Bandon, Co Cork
Waterford City and Council · 4 Mar 2026

KNOCKNAMONA WINDFARM LIMITED

Knocknamona Windfarm 2026 is a proposed amended design for the Knocknamona Windfarm 8-turbine windfarm, authorised in 2016 and 2022. It is proposed to increase the turbine tip height by 4m and increase the size of the Windfarm Substation.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Knocknaglogh Lower / Barranastook Upper / Knocknamona / Woodhouse or Tinakilly / Monageela / Killatoor townlands, Dungarvan, County WaterfordRef 26/60139
EPA portal
Environmental Protection Agency · 27 Feb 2026

Enva Ireland Limited

The modification of two of the three buildings at Enva Ireland Limiteds existing waste facility at 402 Grant’s Drive, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, to provide for the future management of Health Risk Waste (HRW).

402 Grants Drive, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, National Grid Reference: E301476, N228506 Eircode: D24 AP04
Limerick City and County Council · 26 Feb 2026

Columbia Estates Management (IE) Limited

Permission for a large-scale residential development comprising a total of 523 residential units, a creche along with associated site works

Commercial FitoutApartments
Lands at Monaleen Road, Castletroy, Limerick
Meath County Council · 26 Feb 2026

Royal Drive Developments Limited

Demolition, distributor rd, 6 retail units (4,456 sqm), bulky goods retail (1,075 sqm), 4 office units (374 sqm), post office (c. 285 sqm), cafe (94 sqm), pedestrian link, 2 no. attenuation tanks, 1 no. flood compensatory tank & associated wetlands area.

DemolitionCommercial Fitout
No.81 Bective St. (existing Post Office), and a greenfield site to the rear on a portion of the lands known as the ‘Frontlands’ located to the south-west of Kells Town Centre, west of Bective Street, and the junction of Bective St. & Bective Rd.Ref 2660242
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 26 Feb 2026

Clonshire Construction Limited

212 no. residential units and a creche

Commercial FitoutApartments
Towlerton, Ballysimon, Limerick
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 24 Feb 2026

Bord Gáis Energy Limited

The proposed development is a natural gas-fuelled electricity generation plant (named 'Cashla Peaker Plant') designed to provide flexible support to Ireland's power system. Refer to the attached copy of the public notice (pdf format).

The proposed development site (11.54 hectares) is located on lands at Pollnagroagh and Rathmorrissy (Townlands), Athenry, Co. Galway. Refer to the attached site maps (pdf format): Ref: PEK3-ATK-ZZ-01-DR-CE-900001; PEK3-ATK-ZZ-01-DR-CE-900002Ref ACP-324113-26
EPA portal
Cork County Council · 19 Feb 2026

Roadstone Ltd

30-year planning permission for vertical extension to the existing Ballygarvan Quarry, measuring approximately 5.4ha and extraction of approximately 1,303,798m3. Construction of operational facilities and associated works. An EIAR and NIS has been prepared

Extension
Ballygarvan Quarry in the townlands of Killanully, Kilnahone and Ballygarvan, Co. Cork T12 AX80Ref 26/0404
Fingal County Council · 16 Feb 2026

Private applicant

planning permission to construct 4 No. Poultry Houses together with 1 No. office, 1 No. Generator Store, and 1 No. Bin/General Purpose Store along with all ancillary structures and and associated site works

Intensive LivestockAgricultural
Jordanstown & Wolganstown, Oldtown, Co. DublinRef F26A/0123E
EPA portal
Dublin City Council · 13 Feb 2026

Sandford Living Limited

Demolition of c. 4,847.5 sq m of existing structures, refurhishment and reuse of Tabor House+Chapel, and the provision of 562 No. residential units, a creche, café/restaurant,cultural/community space, public and communal open spaces.

DemolitionCommercial FitoutApartments
Milltown Park, Sandford Road, Dublin 6, D06 V9K7
Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation · 11 Feb 2026

Private applicant

The proposed scheme will include primary measures which involve the construction of two open diversion channels with clay embankments, one to the north and one to the west of Raphoe town. Secondary measures are also included and detailed in documentation.

The scheme primarily consists of the construction of open diversion channels to the North and West of Raphoe Town. Exact locations are set out in the EIAR and site drawings published on the Department's website.Ref DPE63-008-2023
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 5 Feb 2026

Private applicant

Construction of a c. 190m long earth embankment; construction of a combined c.130m long sheet piled flood wall and a c.200m embankment; and construction of seven fishtail (Y shaped) groynes structures with beach nourishment scheme

Drainage Flood
Within the townland of Burrow, Portrane, County DublinRef 324069
EPA portal
Wicklow County Council · 3 Feb 2026

Dempsey Sand and Gravel Ltd

The development will consist of a phased extension to the existing quarry, measuring c. 14.13 hectares, and also the provision of an additional wash plant, drainage infrastructure, fencing, boundary teatments, internal roads, access roads &associated works

Drainage FloodExtension
Tober Upper, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow, W91 CF6P
Meath County Council · 30 Jan 2026

Food Surplus Management

The purpose is to consolidate two existing, independently permitted waste management facilities into a single, integrated operation, which will result in a waste intake of up to 50,000 Tn/Y when combined.

Oaktree Business Park, Trim , Co. Meath
Cork County Council · 29 Jan 2026

Private applicant

10 year permission for modifications to the existing Cara Partners pharmaceutical facility at the Little Island Industrial Estate, Wallingstown (townland), Little Island, Co. Cork

Cara Partners Pharmaceutical Facility, Little Island Industrial Estate, Wallingstown (townland), Little Island, Co. CorkRef 26/0195
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 29 Jan 2026

Dara Energy Limited

A proposed wind farm comprising 9 no. turbines, on-site 110kV substation, grid connection route, Turbine Delivery Route and associated works. Please see the public notice to see the full description of development.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Within the Local Administrative Boundaries of County Kildare, County Offaly and County Laois. Please see the public notice to see the precise townlands. Linear developmentRef ACP-324055-26
Commission for Regulation of Utilities · 28 Jan 2026

Private applicant

Construction of a 1.175km gas transmission pipeline, in Grange Castle, Dublin 22. It will connect a permitted power generation facility to the gas network, via permitted Above Ground Installation (AGI).

Grange Castle, Dublin 22 Linear developmentRef F/31327
EPA portal
DLR County Council · 28 Jan 2026

Oval Target Limited

Amendment Large Scale Resdiential Development to deliver 414 residential units, a creche facility, cafe and residential amenity space.

Commercial FitoutApartments
Lands at St. Teresas House and St. Teresa's Lodge, Temple Hill and Temple Road, Monkstown, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Monaghan County Council · 27 Jan 2026

Stream BioEnergy Ireland Limited

A 10-year permission for a Renewable Biogas Plant and associated road improvement. The proposed Plant will generate renewable biogas from 99,000 tonnes per annum of poultry manure, along with other biodegradable organic materials using AD technology.

Roads TransportAgricultural
In the townlands of Maghernakelly, Drumcall and Drumgole, Drum, Co. Monaghan.
Galway County Council · 26 Jan 2026

Coillte Ltd

Measures to restore and rehabilitate 780 ha of Atlantic bog and heathland to include felling and removal of low yielding conifer for purposes of peatland restoration.

Cappaghoosh, within the townlands of Cappaghoosh and Boheeshal and outside the settlement of Clifden, Co. Galway (National Grid Reference L 88407 44956).
Wexford County Council · 21 Jan 2026

Anthony D’Arcy Ltd.

Continued use of existing sand & gravel pit (c. 4 Ha.); extension of the extraction area (c. 11.0 Ha.); phased & final restoration to agricultural use; within an overall planning applicaiton area c. 23.2 Ha. Permission sought for a duration of 20 years.

ExtensionAgricultural
Ballymacoonoge, Glentire and Ballynamonabeg townlands, Ballaghkeen, Co. WexfordRef 20260102W
EPA portal
Tipperary County Council · 13 Jan 2026

Private applicant

Construction of an anaerobic digestion facility to produce renewable biomethane (a direct replacement for fossil fuel natural gas) and high-quality bio-based fertilser, from organic material. Total GFA of proposed development is c. 3,301 sq.m

Site within the townland of Ballynilard, Tipperary, Co. Tipperary.Ref 2660031
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 9 Jan 2026

Dara Energy Limited

A proposed wind farm comprising 9 no. turbines, on-site 110kV substation, grid connection route, Turbine Delivery Route and associated works. Please see the public notice to see the full description of development.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Within the Local Administrative Boundaries of County Kildare, County Offaly and County Laois. Please see the public notice to see the precise townlands. Linear development
Cork City Council · 9 Jan 2026

Hibernia Star Limited

the construction of 556 no. apartments in 4 no. blocks ranging in height from 1 to 9 storeys. The development will contain 150 no. 1 bedroom apartments, 402 no. 2 bedroom apartments, 1 no. 3 bedroom apartment and 3 no. 3 bedroom duplex apartments

Apartments
Jacob’s Island, Ballinure, Mahon, Cork.
Meath County Council · 8 Jan 2026

Kilsaran Concrete Unlimited Company

Limestone extraction for 20 year period at extraction rate of 650,000 tonnes per annum (equivalent 900,000 tonnes per annum in peak periods). Importing c. 2.7 million tonnes non-waste soil & stone for resource recovery and quarry restoration.

Annagor Quarry, Annagor, Duleek, County Meath, A92 XR22Ref 2660052
EPA portal
Kildare County Council · 7 Jan 2026

Electricity Supply Board (ESB)

Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC)

Grid Infrastructure
The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. Linear development
Meath County Council · 7 Jan 2026

Electricity Supply Board (ESB)

Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes or cable route sections and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Meath County Council (MCC).

Grid Infrastructure
The proposed development crosses the townlands of Hilltown, Jarretstown, Walterstown, Moor of Meath, Rathleek, Cappaghcreen, Milestown, Oranstown, Castlefarm, Dunboyne and Bennetstown. Linear developmentRef 2660066
EPA portal
Kildare County Council · 7 Jan 2026

Electricity Supply Board (ESB)

Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC)

Grid Infrastructure
The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. Linear development
Fingal County Council · 7 Jan 2026

Electricity Supply Board (ESB)

The proposed development consists of the installation of a 25.74 km section of the proposed Coolmine 38kV Cable Route and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Fingal County Council (FCC).

Grid Infrastructure
The proposed Coolmine 38kV Cable Route section runs across the County in an east to west direction from the County boundary within Dublin City Council in the east to the County boundary with Kildare County Council in the west. Linear development

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Status, stated precisely: the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended and its 2001 Regulations are the in-force basis for EIA classes and thresholds described here. The Planning and Development Act 2024 was enacted in 2024 and is being commenced in stages, so only the provisions already commenced apply.